As the number of nonprofits continues to grow, so does competition among these organizations. In order for your organization to thrive in this ever-growing environment, it needs to increase its retention rate by better engaging supporters and giving them more memorable experiences. …
The year is 2021, and everyone is hooked on something: smartphones, food, games, social media, caffeine, shopping, music, etc. With an abundance of distractions, it is even harder to keep people engaged. Recently, Microsoft sponsored research to show how much the global attention…
In this episode of Fundraising Events, Bryan Jenkins is joined by Helen Kelley, director of development at Finger Lakes Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of Finger Lakes Health, which is a multi-institutional health system that provides a full range of acute and long-term…
As a nonprofit navigating through a digital-first world, you’re likely being introduced to new strategies and trends on a regular basis. Understanding new things isn’t always easy, but it’s important to keep yourself educated so that your nonprofit can stay on top…
Fundraising events are opportunities for nonprofits to raise a lot of money for their missions, but executing these events successfully is no easy feat. While ironing out the fine details of the event is a job on its own, so is the…
As we enter the warm summer months, people are eager to get out of the house and engage in the outdoor activities that make them happy, especially now in our post-pandemic era. With that being said, it’s a great time for nonprofits…
Episode 7 of the Fundraising Events Podcast features Liz Wian of Girls on the Run. The established national program promotes girl empowerment by teaching life skills through lessons and running. This year, they shifted both their programming and fundraising events and created…
Ballard Food Bank is a Seattle-based organization with the mission: To bring food and hope to our neighbors…because there can be enough for everyone. This mission is achieved through a combination of services, including a food bank, home delivery, a Weekend Food for…
Ballard Food Bank is a Seattle-based organization with the mission: To bring food and hope to our neighbors…because there can be enough for everyone. This mission is achieved through a combination of services, including a food bank, home delivery, a Weekend Food for…
As fundraising events begin to return, hybrid is the buzzword of 2021. Hybrid events combine virtual and in-person elements, creating fundraising events with both the engagement of an in-person event and the inclusiveness of a virtual event. But hybrid shouldn’t just apply to a…
Want to learn from fundraising event experts while you run, walk, or clean your house? GiveSignup | RunSignup Sales Lead Bryan Jenkins has started a hyper-focused podcast series to bring you stories of successful fundraising events, no reading required. In each episode,…
If your nonprofit relies on fundraising events as a revenue source, the triumphant (if gradual) return of live events is inspiring hope. But as you put together your fundraising plan for the remainder of 2021 (and beyond), don’t forget all the lessons of 2020. A well-rounded…